MATERIALS
15g flesh colour polymer clay
15g green polymer clay
15g gold polymer clay
1g rose mica powder
10cm Feathers yarn
2cm 20 gauge wire
TOOLS
Pasta machine
Tissue blade
Tile
Needle tool or toothpick
Paint brush
Straw
Round nose pliers
Chain nose pliers
LENGTH: 6cm
STEP ONE
Three clay colours are needed for this project – flesh coloured for the baby; green and gold mixed together to make the gum leaves. The blossom in the cap uses feathery knitting yarn incorporated into the clay; the yarn can be baked in the clay.
STEP TWO
Begin by conditioning each colour of clay, separately, starting with the lightest colour first. The clay must become soft and pliable to easily sculpt into shape. Roll the clay into a ball in your palms and squash and roll again until it begins to soften. If you are using a pasta machine, roll the clay through the machine 15 to 20 times, on
